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I had another busy day calling many on the phone to get things done and shake things up. With the right kind words I did get a lot done, and that makes me feel good. The Bella Home medical guy, Andy, came over with both power scooters, put one in the garage and the other in the back of my truck, and I signed his papers. Then my son, Andy, came over latter to go shop for some fresh produce, etc., for me and he put $50 in my truck gas tank and almost filled it up. I love to treat people well and give them small gifts-- like gas money, etc.
With my new-er 3 wheeler power scooter-- Golden Avenger, I am thinking about visiting my dear, lonely wife at Woodstock "nursing home" and bringing her what she craves, some cans of pineapple, etc. Got to test my new buggy anyway before I have appointments at the Milwaukee VA. But I also have PT at my home tomorrow and maybe a RN to check out a scab on the side bridge of my poor nose. What next?
The pizza man just came to my door to dump off the goodies, so I will talk to ya'll latter.
Thank you for all your prayers for all my great friends and me! God bless all the Believers and Servants of Jesus Christ. Please also pray for the Union Grove, WI Baptist church, that they might grow and have more love amongst them. But everything according to YOUR [the Father's ] Will. Time to hunker down, buy more Mac+ Cheese, beans and rice, ammo, batteries and candles, silver, and keep our noses in God's Word.
Love and Hugs,
Tom
*Woman and a Fork** **
There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and
had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things 'in
order,' she contacted her Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss
> certain aspects of her final wishes.
She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she
> would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
>
> Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young
> woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.
>
> 'There's one more thing,' she said excitedly..
>
> 'What's that?' came the Pastor's reply.
>
> 'This is very important,' the young woman continued. 'I want to be buried
> with a fork in my right hand.'
>
> The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing
> quite what to say.
>
> That surprises you, doesn't it?' the young woman asked.
>
> 'Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request,' said the Pastor.
>
> The young woman explained. 'My grandmother once told me this story, and from
> that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love
> and those who are in need of encouragement. In all my years of attending
> socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main
> course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep
> your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was
> coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something
> wonderful, and with substance!'
>
> So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand
> and I want them to wonder 'What's with the fork?' Then I want you to tell
> them: 'Keep your fork ..the best is yet to come.'
>
> The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman
> good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her
> before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp
> of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like
> than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge.
> She KNEW that something better was coming.
>
> At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and** **they
> saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand.. Over
> and over, the Pastor heard the question, 'What's with the fork?' And over
> and over he smiled. **
>
> During his message, the Pastor told the people of the conversation he had
> with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the
> fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he could
> not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.
> He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it remind
> you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. **Friends are a very rare
> jewel** **, **indeed. **They make you smile and encourage you to
> succeed **Cherish
> the time you have**, **and the memories you share** .... **being friends
> with someone is not an opportunity, but a sweet responsibility. *
Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND...and I'll bet this will be an
> email they do remember, every time they pick up a fork.!
> *
> **And just remember...keep your fork!*
> Have a Wonderful Day!
> Be kinder than necessary, because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of
> battle.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Interpretation of Matthew 24-25.
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Some of my readers must wonder WHY is it that Old Soldier Tom seems to have so many knock down, drag out fights, confrontations, trials, and aggravations... Ha! It may be that I am more 'verbal', articulate, with a good aptitude with words, and SUPER ACTIVE-- even when I am down and convalescing/ healing. From young on, I always loved to read books and learn new words-- but I also liked to hunt, fish, woodwork, sports. play guitar in a few unknown rock bands [small potatoes] and girls, and LOVED MOTORCYCLES! Some of my treasures, values, priorities have changed over the years, and that's OK. After I retired from my "day job"-- Chrysler after 30.5 years, I decided that I could afford to go into realms that I could only dream of when I had to punch a clock most of my life to pay the mortgage and bills, raise the family/ kids, and I always wanted to WRITE, publish, Blog, teach and share with others.
I still have the 250 page manuscript of 'my book' that I started, about my life, war and stuff-- but after I found the Lord [or He found me...] all the "other things" seemed to drift away-- took a lower priority-- back burner. I felt so thankful and glad after I found out that I would surely go to HEAVEN, after I was Saved and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior -- that I felt the Holy Spirit tug on my heart to serve the Lord Jesus Christ as much as I could before I died or got Raptured! Go figure... once we die or get Raptured-- we will never have a second chance to do the important Lord's work on earth again in this sharing the Gospel capacity!! And how will we account for all our time on earth to the Lord?? Being a lazy coward, not taking a stand for the Truth, or sharing the Bible, the Gospel to all that we can, instead of working so hard for material things, watching the goofy TV or getting stupefied with too much drinking and smoking, etc. And when I got into PC's/ computers/ InterNet, it only made sense that my talents lent themselves to spreading the Word to hundreds of people-- rather than a few dozen by 'snail mail.'
Today was a busy, roaring day for me, as my German house keeper came over to clean the house from top to bottom. And then my good nephew, Steve Schuckman, came over to drive me around to do lots of important chores. I negotiated the buying of a used three wheel, power scooter-- Golden Avenger, after they "repair shop" Bella home medical care in Kenosha, WI-- Sheridan Rd., told me that my old Avenger was kaput, obsolete, they didn't make that motor anymore, etc. baloney. They had another used Avenger on consignment for $2900., but I took the owners down to $2500., and barely scraped up the cash to buy it, but most of the store 'hired help' evaporated/ disappeared for lunch, and after we transferred the cash and paper work, the scooter would not run, even with new batteries!! Didn't these simple, half dead "Pro's" know that they had to CHARGE the new batteries...duh? I instructed Steve to EXPECT Murphy's Law and total incompetence! That is NOT being NEGATIVE or mean-spirited--- that's reality in this modern age of today!! It's also SMART! So then the goofs told me that they would transport BOTH power scooters to my house tomorrow, free of charge. Ha! What a way to do business! I only wish I would have kept $500 back until they brought the scooters to my house and proved it worked-- I told Steve, trying to teach 30-something Steve some proper, smart business practices ! I am only trying to help my family learn some smart business practices that will help them after I die. When you give the seller the money-- they figure that they can just slack off and jerk you around like a sucker-- it's been my past experience. You WANT TO TRUST FOLKS-- but a good buyer/ businessman ought to know better-- what and what not to do. My Dad taught me a lot of good stuff too when I was a kid on the farm.
We went though the drive-thru at Popeye's chicken [Steve never had that good treat] prior to the scooter, and then went to get my Dodge Grand Caravan 2005 Title cleared at the local DMV. I paid the car off years ago but procrastinated in getting the Title cleared, so two people already called me up via CraigsList that my son set up for me last night, and they were "bitting" already! Came home finally, and then my PT man, Mr. Lim, a fine Philippino gentleman, called to come over in an hour for my Physical Therapy, and he is a great guy and we get along fine-- but he put me through my paces and worked my knee good! Ouch! A visiting nurse from Kenosha County will see me soon concerning the large scab on the side bridge of my nose caused by too much rubbing/ irritation from my CPAP breathing machine these past few weeks. What next, Lord ? I thanked Steve, hard working man, just laid off from a good paying, skilled job in IL., on Dec. 17th, and gave him some gas money. He's a big handsome guy too and strong/ smart. He has been a true blessing to me lately. I pray that he finds the Lord soon too.
Well, I still have lots of calls to make tomorrow to light fires under the slack jawed, slow movers behinds-- who have their heads in the clouds. Man! What a huge difference from my past working days when workers knew the value of hard work and discipline... lol.
Deuce is always happy to see my friends and relatives come over, including the great, cleaning lady, Suzy. The trouble is, the vast majority of my true friends who will help me and lend a hand are NOT from my dinky little town, Union Grove-- except for a few great saints like Bill Lee, and Joe Vander Mollen, etc etc.
Please pray for my dear friends, Captain Robby Bohnen, my dear wife, Sharon, Steve and Barb Brulport, Bill Tippet, who is dying of heart concerns and Agent Orange, Dick- from Hawaii, Joe and Doris Vander Mollen, Bill Lee and wife, my cousin Wanda Jane Becker from Hays, KS, who has a cruel, goofy, myopic, boss man my son, Andy, Debbie from Kenosha-- knee pain, etc.
Thank you!
Warm Regards,
Tom Schuckman
Some of my readers must wonder WHY is it that Old Soldier Tom seems to have so many knock down, drag out fights, confrontations, trials, and aggravations... Ha! It may be that I am more 'verbal', articulate, with a good aptitude with words, and SUPER ACTIVE-- even when I am down and convalescing/ healing. From young on, I always loved to read books and learn new words-- but I also liked to hunt, fish, woodwork, sports. play guitar in a few unknown rock bands [small potatoes] and girls, and LOVED MOTORCYCLES! Some of my treasures, values, priorities have changed over the years, and that's OK. After I retired from my "day job"-- Chrysler after 30.5 years, I decided that I could afford to go into realms that I could only dream of when I had to punch a clock most of my life to pay the mortgage and bills, raise the family/ kids, and I always wanted to WRITE, publish, Blog, teach and share with others.
I still have the 250 page manuscript of 'my book' that I started, about my life, war and stuff-- but after I found the Lord [or He found me...] all the "other things" seemed to drift away-- took a lower priority-- back burner. I felt so thankful and glad after I found out that I would surely go to HEAVEN, after I was Saved and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior -- that I felt the Holy Spirit tug on my heart to serve the Lord Jesus Christ as much as I could before I died or got Raptured! Go figure... once we die or get Raptured-- we will never have a second chance to do the important Lord's work on earth again in this sharing the Gospel capacity!! And how will we account for all our time on earth to the Lord?? Being a lazy coward, not taking a stand for the Truth, or sharing the Bible, the Gospel to all that we can, instead of working so hard for material things, watching the goofy TV or getting stupefied with too much drinking and smoking, etc. And when I got into PC's/ computers/ InterNet, it only made sense that my talents lent themselves to spreading the Word to hundreds of people-- rather than a few dozen by 'snail mail.'
Today was a busy, roaring day for me, as my German house keeper came over to clean the house from top to bottom. And then my good nephew, Steve Schuckman, came over to drive me around to do lots of important chores. I negotiated the buying of a used three wheel, power scooter-- Golden Avenger, after they "repair shop" Bella home medical care in Kenosha, WI-- Sheridan Rd., told me that my old Avenger was kaput, obsolete, they didn't make that motor anymore, etc. baloney. They had another used Avenger on consignment for $2900., but I took the owners down to $2500., and barely scraped up the cash to buy it, but most of the store 'hired help' evaporated/ disappeared for lunch, and after we transferred the cash and paper work, the scooter would not run, even with new batteries!! Didn't these simple, half dead "Pro's" know that they had to CHARGE the new batteries...duh? I instructed Steve to EXPECT Murphy's Law and total incompetence! That is NOT being NEGATIVE or mean-spirited--- that's reality in this modern age of today!! It's also SMART! So then the goofs told me that they would transport BOTH power scooters to my house tomorrow, free of charge. Ha! What a way to do business! I only wish I would have kept $500 back until they brought the scooters to my house and proved it worked-- I told Steve, trying to teach 30-something Steve some proper, smart business practices ! I am only trying to help my family learn some smart business practices that will help them after I die. When you give the seller the money-- they figure that they can just slack off and jerk you around like a sucker-- it's been my past experience. You WANT TO TRUST FOLKS-- but a good buyer/ businessman ought to know better-- what and what not to do. My Dad taught me a lot of good stuff too when I was a kid on the farm.
We went though the drive-thru at Popeye's chicken [Steve never had that good treat] prior to the scooter, and then went to get my Dodge Grand Caravan 2005 Title cleared at the local DMV. I paid the car off years ago but procrastinated in getting the Title cleared, so two people already called me up via CraigsList that my son set up for me last night, and they were "bitting" already! Came home finally, and then my PT man, Mr. Lim, a fine Philippino gentleman, called to come over in an hour for my Physical Therapy, and he is a great guy and we get along fine-- but he put me through my paces and worked my knee good! Ouch! A visiting nurse from Kenosha County will see me soon concerning the large scab on the side bridge of my nose caused by too much rubbing/ irritation from my CPAP breathing machine these past few weeks. What next, Lord ? I thanked Steve, hard working man, just laid off from a good paying, skilled job in IL., on Dec. 17th, and gave him some gas money. He's a big handsome guy too and strong/ smart. He has been a true blessing to me lately. I pray that he finds the Lord soon too.
Well, I still have lots of calls to make tomorrow to light fires under the slack jawed, slow movers behinds-- who have their heads in the clouds. Man! What a huge difference from my past working days when workers knew the value of hard work and discipline... lol.
Deuce is always happy to see my friends and relatives come over, including the great, cleaning lady, Suzy. The trouble is, the vast majority of my true friends who will help me and lend a hand are NOT from my dinky little town, Union Grove-- except for a few great saints like Bill Lee, and Joe Vander Mollen, etc etc.
Please pray for my dear friends, Captain Robby Bohnen, my dear wife, Sharon, Steve and Barb Brulport, Bill Tippet, who is dying of heart concerns and Agent Orange, Dick- from Hawaii, Joe and Doris Vander Mollen, Bill Lee and wife, my cousin Wanda Jane Becker from Hays, KS, who has a cruel, goofy, myopic, boss man my son, Andy, Debbie from Kenosha-- knee pain, etc.
Thank you!
Warm Regards,
Tom Schuckman
An Interpretation of Matthew 24-25 (Part 4)
Posted: 29 Dec 2010 03:31 PM PST
By Dr. Thomas Ice Pre-Trib Research Center Since I have shown in previous installments that Matthew 24 is a future, end-time prophecy, the next issue to tackle is when will verses 4 through 14 come to pass?There are two major views that futurists, like myself, tend to hold. First, some believe that verses 4-14 refer to the inter-advent age - that is the time between Christ's first coming and theBest Poem.
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Jesus said, that He didn't come to earth to heal the healthy folks.... but He did come to heal the infirm, depressed, sick, lame, blind, and SINNERS!
Jesus said, that He didn't come to earth to heal the healthy folks.... but He did come to heal the infirm, depressed, sick, lame, blind, and SINNERS!
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Staley writes
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This is exactly why we need to search and study the scriptures DAILY! Lest some silver tongued man comes upon the scene in these 'LAST DAYS' and steal our joy, and sow 'weeds among our planted pure wheat crop!' That is just how important it is to NOT sleep though church or be lackadaisical sitting in front of the boob tube-- TV. And yes, sometimes I have to whip my own behind to get back on course and do what is right, the Lord's work.
Sorry, but I am depressed and frustrated now because my 'new bionic steel knee' won't heal faster and without the Post-Op PAIN meds that I sorely need from the slow- slack-jawed VA....., although it is healing ever so slowly.... lol.
My good son, Andy, was over today helping me sell my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, with only 43K miles on it, and he put it in CraigList, and I already got an email and call! But these are hard times with tight money. I am also considering selling my house in Union Grove, WI., looking to move back to the-- Kenosha area, it's just a small town with it's advantages like less crime and lower insurance, more peace and quiet-- but also there are less 'assets', friends, help, people that you can depend on in an emergency. That's just the 'nature of the beast' --NOT trying to run people down or hurt any one here. I have a few Christian friends who are dear to me, but they are over age 70, 80, and really can't be expected to do physical things, and I am getting to that level now too, especially after the KNEE SURGERY. The real truth comes out when you are helpless, laid up from surgery, and then you know and understand where your REAL FRIENDS ARE-- or are not... lol. I don't expect folks to rush to my beckon call or whim, I just know from experience that you will have to "think or thwim" [sic]. I just want to enjoy some of my well deserved retirement, before that blows away in the wind too..... perish the thought. But... God's Will be done, dear Lord. God correct me if I am wrong-- or wrong headed. And He always does... great Lord and Master of mine.
Andy picked up a phoned -in hot meal of Roast Pork dinner, mashed potatoes, gravy, and veggie for me about noon... and it was the FIRST hot meal I have had in a long time! PTL! Been living on apples and sardines, TO LOSE WEIGHT, etc. Now I feel full for the first time in a long time. Andy helped wash my clothes, worked on my PC, got the mail, and many other things that I would have struggled to do, when he is in his mid-30's and full of energy and strength. Without Andy and my nephew, Steve Schuckman, and folks like Bill Lee, and one of my best friends, Joe Vander Mollen and his fine wife, I surely would have been worse off... SOL. [surely out of luck..]
Thanks to my old buddy Bill Tippett, who served in my old Army-Vietnam unit-- the 240th AHC, BearCat, RVN, for giving me good advice today about the VA, etc. Please pray for him and his failing heart, and Agent Orange.
Warm Regards,
Tom Schuckman
Staley writes:
My Bible teaches me that Jesus is coming to raise all the dead bodies of those who have died believing in Him since He took all of those from Paradise with Him at His Resurrection. Their souls will be with Him in the eastern sky and those who believe in Him and are alive at that time their bodies will be changed in the twinkling of an eye and they will be caught up with those bodies going to be reunited with their souls where JESUS is. As soon as all are gathered with HIM HE will take us to heaven to enjoy the seven years Marriage Feast Of The Lamb.
This is exactly why we need to search and study the scriptures DAILY! Lest some silver tongued man comes upon the scene in these 'LAST DAYS' and steal our joy, and sow 'weeds among our planted pure wheat crop!' That is just how important it is to NOT sleep though church or be lackadaisical sitting in front of the boob tube-- TV. And yes, sometimes I have to whip my own behind to get back on course and do what is right, the Lord's work.
Sorry, but I am depressed and frustrated now because my 'new bionic steel knee' won't heal faster and without the Post-Op PAIN meds that I sorely need from the slow- slack-jawed VA....., although it is healing ever so slowly.... lol.
My good son, Andy, was over today helping me sell my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, with only 43K miles on it, and he put it in CraigList, and I already got an email and call! But these are hard times with tight money. I am also considering selling my house in Union Grove, WI., looking to move back to the-- Kenosha area, it's just a small town with it's advantages like less crime and lower insurance, more peace and quiet-- but also there are less 'assets', friends, help, people that you can depend on in an emergency. That's just the 'nature of the beast' --NOT trying to run people down or hurt any one here. I have a few Christian friends who are dear to me, but they are over age 70, 80, and really can't be expected to do physical things, and I am getting to that level now too, especially after the KNEE SURGERY. The real truth comes out when you are helpless, laid up from surgery, and then you know and understand where your REAL FRIENDS ARE-- or are not... lol. I don't expect folks to rush to my beckon call or whim, I just know from experience that you will have to "think or thwim" [sic]. I just want to enjoy some of my well deserved retirement, before that blows away in the wind too..... perish the thought. But... God's Will be done, dear Lord. God correct me if I am wrong-- or wrong headed. And He always does... great Lord and Master of mine.
Andy picked up a phoned -in hot meal of Roast Pork dinner, mashed potatoes, gravy, and veggie for me about noon... and it was the FIRST hot meal I have had in a long time! PTL! Been living on apples and sardines, TO LOSE WEIGHT, etc. Now I feel full for the first time in a long time. Andy helped wash my clothes, worked on my PC, got the mail, and many other things that I would have struggled to do, when he is in his mid-30's and full of energy and strength. Without Andy and my nephew, Steve Schuckman, and folks like Bill Lee, and one of my best friends, Joe Vander Mollen and his fine wife, I surely would have been worse off... SOL. [surely out of luck..]
Thanks to my old buddy Bill Tippett, who served in my old Army-Vietnam unit-- the 240th AHC, BearCat, RVN, for giving me good advice today about the VA, etc. Please pray for him and his failing heart, and Agent Orange.
Warm Regards,
Tom Schuckman
Staley writes:
My Bible teaches me that Jesus is coming to raise all the dead bodies of those who have died believing in Him since He took all of those from Paradise with Him at His Resurrection. Their souls will be with Him in the eastern sky and those who believe in Him and are alive at that time their bodies will be changed in the twinkling of an eye and they will be caught up with those bodies going to be reunited with their souls where JESUS is. As soon as all are gathered with HIM HE will take us to heaven to enjoy the seven years Marriage Feast Of The Lamb.
At that time the seven years of Tribulation will begin. The first three and a half will be peaceful but the last three and a half will be more horrible than our minds can comprehend. In Matt. 24 Jesus tells the Jews, and all others, who refuse to believe in Him what they can expect.
1st Thessalonians 4:13-18 tells all believers what will take place for them prior to the tribulation period. I don't wast my time reading what those who think they have figured it out to happen some other way write.
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Being Saved Vs. Bearing Fruit.
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As I have said so many times--- YES! There IS a difference between been SAVED Vs. Bearing Fruit! When we truly have the Holy Spirit, we are bold and take the "bull by the horns" to SHARE the Gospel of Jesus Christ with ALL who have a hearing ear-- but also others who remain UN-believers in this world. But no matter, NO one can say that they never had a 'chance' of being witnessed to! God is Just... and God is Love. If I [we] have the means/ power to save a person from drowning, or able to stop the rapid blood loss of a person in a accident, would we not do what is right?? We are made in 'God's image' with LOVE being the foremost dominant quality of God and man. Christians shouldn't have any second thoughts or reservation when some other person is in dire need in a life or death situation, IMHO. And I pity those so-called 'Christians' [or CINO's] who will not MAKE the time to study God's Word, the Bible! Woe to the person who has tasted the truth and salvation of Jesus' free love and salvation-- but will not lift a finger to help his fellow man! Shame! Oh, does it encroach or put us out of our 'COMFORT ZONES ?'
Well... I am happy that my son, Andy Schuckman, stopped over today to help me with the washing of my clothes, dishes, and steaming my fresh Asparagus and Broccoli, etc. Then my good nephew, Steve Schuckman, dropped off his wife at the in-laws place and came over to watch the football game, and I ordered a huge pizza. He also did some chores for me and we had a good visit. His wife studies the Bible and also raises and shows horses, and is working toward her Vet degree. I only wish I could 'manage' my extreme pain issue, but will call the Milwaukee VA tomorrow, along with many other chores that got side tracked over the holidays. I really need to ask the surgeons how I came to have a huge 'dent' in my right shin......that nobody wants to talk about...Hummm. It still hurts like crazy too. Seems as if someone whacked me with a piece of steel, but never bothered to enter that fact in the Post-Op report. Yes, I have many questions. It's been 21 days and still very little pain relief. Something is not right! And I LOATHE ever going back into surgery there at the Milwaukee VAMC, on 5000 W. National Ave. Milwaukee, WI. I feel that I have GOOD reason to make that statement... and know my rights. but I feel that I should 'tread lightly with such a huge, powerful entity as the VA administration. On the other hand, I believe that they like to intimidate and scare some Veterans to keep them quiet and docile. Just my personal opinion.... Please, If any other Veteran has a true story about their own mis-handled surgery at a VA facility, pass it on to me, as I want to make a private, personal assessment and record. I will ONLY publish such documents with the Veteran's written permission. tschuckman@aol.com
I bet I will sleep good again tonight-- as I normally do--- as I know what herbs to take to remedy sleeplessness, and bring on sweet repose until morning-- just ask me, privately, but do your OWN research and study as I have done. Deuce, the Rotty, loves just about everything that I eat, including green, fresh veggies, pizza, etc., even though he has a full bowl of dog food that I pay lots of money. Poor guy lost weight at brother Albert's house... But I also know about all the harmful foods that should never be fed to dogs and cats--like chocolate, etc.... from years of study. Good to have Deuce home again, faithful servant and buddy. So far, I lost all my documents, pictures, and music- songs after I got my PC out of the repair shop..... Ha! It never fails... lol. I need to call that PC repair character tomorrow too. Isn't it pitiful how all the service people just do the bare minimum these days and rip your off? Not to be negative-- only telling the bare facts.
Tell me what you think about this new blog post, please. I love to get your comments.
Tom Schuckman
As I have said so many times--- YES! There IS a difference between been SAVED Vs. Bearing Fruit! When we truly have the Holy Spirit, we are bold and take the "bull by the horns" to SHARE the Gospel of Jesus Christ with ALL who have a hearing ear-- but also others who remain UN-believers in this world. But no matter, NO one can say that they never had a 'chance' of being witnessed to! God is Just... and God is Love. If I [we] have the means/ power to save a person from drowning, or able to stop the rapid blood loss of a person in a accident, would we not do what is right?? We are made in 'God's image' with LOVE being the foremost dominant quality of God and man. Christians shouldn't have any second thoughts or reservation when some other person is in dire need in a life or death situation, IMHO. And I pity those so-called 'Christians' [or CINO's] who will not MAKE the time to study God's Word, the Bible! Woe to the person who has tasted the truth and salvation of Jesus' free love and salvation-- but will not lift a finger to help his fellow man! Shame! Oh, does it encroach or put us out of our 'COMFORT ZONES ?'
Well... I am happy that my son, Andy Schuckman, stopped over today to help me with the washing of my clothes, dishes, and steaming my fresh Asparagus and Broccoli, etc. Then my good nephew, Steve Schuckman, dropped off his wife at the in-laws place and came over to watch the football game, and I ordered a huge pizza. He also did some chores for me and we had a good visit. His wife studies the Bible and also raises and shows horses, and is working toward her Vet degree. I only wish I could 'manage' my extreme pain issue, but will call the Milwaukee VA tomorrow, along with many other chores that got side tracked over the holidays. I really need to ask the surgeons how I came to have a huge 'dent' in my right shin......that nobody wants to talk about...Hummm. It still hurts like crazy too. Seems as if someone whacked me with a piece of steel, but never bothered to enter that fact in the Post-Op report. Yes, I have many questions. It's been 21 days and still very little pain relief. Something is not right! And I LOATHE ever going back into surgery there at the Milwaukee VAMC, on 5000 W. National Ave. Milwaukee, WI. I feel that I have GOOD reason to make that statement... and know my rights. but I feel that I should 'tread lightly with such a huge, powerful entity as the VA administration. On the other hand, I believe that they like to intimidate and scare some Veterans to keep them quiet and docile. Just my personal opinion.... Please, If any other Veteran has a true story about their own mis-handled surgery at a VA facility, pass it on to me, as I want to make a private, personal assessment and record. I will ONLY publish such documents with the Veteran's written permission. tschuckman@aol.com
I bet I will sleep good again tonight-- as I normally do--- as I know what herbs to take to remedy sleeplessness, and bring on sweet repose until morning-- just ask me, privately, but do your OWN research and study as I have done. Deuce, the Rotty, loves just about everything that I eat, including green, fresh veggies, pizza, etc., even though he has a full bowl of dog food that I pay lots of money. Poor guy lost weight at brother Albert's house... But I also know about all the harmful foods that should never be fed to dogs and cats--like chocolate, etc.... from years of study. Good to have Deuce home again, faithful servant and buddy. So far, I lost all my documents, pictures, and music- songs after I got my PC out of the repair shop..... Ha! It never fails... lol. I need to call that PC repair character tomorrow too. Isn't it pitiful how all the service people just do the bare minimum these days and rip your off? Not to be negative-- only telling the bare facts.
Tell me what you think about this new blog post, please. I love to get your comments.
Tom Schuckman
Posted:
Q. You’ve said you believe in the parable of the Sower that the seed on the ground and the seed in the rocky places are those who did not get saved, but that the seed that fell among the thorns are those who did get saved. There are other teachers with this interpretation, of course. [...]
December 26th.
Tom's Journal.http://tomschuckmanjournal.blogspot.com/tschuckman@aol.com
Isn't it great to get things straight in your mind after doing a little research !? But arguing over small things that have no bearing on our salvation and going to heaven can be a drag.... Paul writes Timothy, "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith, so do." 1st Timothy 1:4. One of my fav. books: |"DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF" [ and it's all small stuff], has helped me understand that life is too short to worry and hassle with goofy people who always HAVE TO BE RIGHT, or have THEIR way with everything, and every body. Just knock the dust off your clothes and MOVE ON!! Ha! Choose your battles well [carefully], and DO NOT draw your sword unless you really mean to use it.
So it's Sunday, Dec. 26, and most of the hoop-la, celebrating is over now, with more snow coming our way, with freaky weather patterns all over the USA. I have plenty of food and drink, dog food, and supplies to keep me satisfied for the next few months-- but a home cooked, HOT meal would be nice... Right now I am kind of limiting myself to fresh fruit, apples, bananas, figs, and sardines, so 'hopefully' [and I hate that word..] I will continue with my weight loss 'program.' Remember, when ever you FAST or diet, be sure to hydrate [water] yourself all the time-- or risk hurting your all important KIDNEYS! And after you damage your kidneys-- you are SOL, and in deep manure. Sorry, folks, it's the same with drinking to excess, and smoking.
'Lord, thank you for all my learned, studied knowledge that I have trapped in my brain, from long ago-- but even to now, the present. But the most important knowledge, understanding and wisdom I have in my possession is from YOUR WORD, the Bible!' What good is it to gain the world-- yet lose our soul?? And when you have gained the years, even as I have at age 61, you have seen much death, pain and misery-- so we can compare the good times with the bad-- and shout a mighty praise to God the Father: "Hallowed be thy name!" 'Let YOUR will be done!'
Other than being 'home alone' but I have my super hound back, "Deuce" the Rotty, I am doing pretty good, watching on TV how the USA is struggling with the inclement weather of Winter... lol, while our great, illustrious "Commander-in-Chief", vacations in Hawaii....on our dime.... [ahem.] So many working folks like my own son and my nephew are laid off now without much money in their respective pockets-- but I have the reputation of being a 'generous man', retired from AMC/ Chrysler after 30.5 years, and willing to share some of my wealth, especially when people help me do a few errands $$$ and favors. My son claims that he doesn't even have gas in his car.....Ha! I thought I taught all my kids about PRIORITIES! Before you do anything else, fill up your vehicle with GAS, then pay all your bills, buy some food, etc. If there is no food in the refrigerator, cupboard/ pantry--- there should not be any smokes or beer in the house either!! And opps-- the price of gas and oil is going up, right in time to usher in the NEW YEAR! Woo Woo! I have been laid off and poor a few times in my life too, so I have that understanding and concern for those who are willing to work hard and pay their bills. I know-- one day chicken-- the next day feathers. I suspect that many of my readers and friends grow weary with my prognostications of gloom and doom, harder times coming soon-- this SPRING TIME! Yet many people will take a "wait and see" attitude, sitting on the fence, just continuing their present lifestyle, without any preparations. The Bible talks about the ANT who works hard all Summer, preparing for the Winter season, so he has enough food to eat..... duh. Isn't this basic enough for even the slow learners?
Old Soldier Tom READS the Bible, but also 'feels the pulse' of our Society, and economic woes, and listens to the real financial experts! Pay OFF your plastic, bills, and live on the cheap. Learn how to cook and live frugally. Buy and store dry goods and commodities, and if you truly want some secret advice on how to invest-- contact me personally--- but it's just my 'personal' common sense opinion.
It would be nice to hear directly from more of you, and yes, I mean personal EMAILS.
Some of you guys actually have my phone number too. Please continue to pray for Cpt. Robby Bohnen, SF., Steve Brulport, my son, Andy, and nephew, Steve Schuckman, who are laid off, my dear, legally blind mother in Burlington, WI, Bill Lee, Joe Balanger, and Joe Vander Mollen.
Do well-- stay safe-- and pray often, dear friends.
Warm Regards,
Tom Schuckman
tschuckman@aol.com
Jesus is my Lord and Savior
Isn't it great to get things straight in your mind after doing a little research !? But arguing over small things that have no bearing on our salvation and going to heaven can be a drag.... Paul writes Timothy, "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith, so do." 1st Timothy 1:4. One of my fav. books: |"DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF" [ and it's all small stuff], has helped me understand that life is too short to worry and hassle with goofy people who always HAVE TO BE RIGHT, or have THEIR way with everything, and every body. Just knock the dust off your clothes and MOVE ON!! Ha! Choose your battles well [carefully], and DO NOT draw your sword unless you really mean to use it.
So it's Sunday, Dec. 26, and most of the hoop-la, celebrating is over now, with more snow coming our way, with freaky weather patterns all over the USA. I have plenty of food and drink, dog food, and supplies to keep me satisfied for the next few months-- but a home cooked, HOT meal would be nice... Right now I am kind of limiting myself to fresh fruit, apples, bananas, figs, and sardines, so 'hopefully' [and I hate that word..] I will continue with my weight loss 'program.' Remember, when ever you FAST or diet, be sure to hydrate [water] yourself all the time-- or risk hurting your all important KIDNEYS! And after you damage your kidneys-- you are SOL, and in deep manure. Sorry, folks, it's the same with drinking to excess, and smoking.
'Lord, thank you for all my learned, studied knowledge that I have trapped in my brain, from long ago-- but even to now, the present. But the most important knowledge, understanding and wisdom I have in my possession is from YOUR WORD, the Bible!' What good is it to gain the world-- yet lose our soul?? And when you have gained the years, even as I have at age 61, you have seen much death, pain and misery-- so we can compare the good times with the bad-- and shout a mighty praise to God the Father: "Hallowed be thy name!" 'Let YOUR will be done!'
Other than being 'home alone' but I have my super hound back, "Deuce" the Rotty, I am doing pretty good, watching on TV how the USA is struggling with the inclement weather of Winter... lol, while our great, illustrious "Commander-in-Chief", vacations in Hawaii....on our dime.... [ahem.] So many working folks like my own son and my nephew are laid off now without much money in their respective pockets-- but I have the reputation of being a 'generous man', retired from AMC/ Chrysler after 30.5 years, and willing to share some of my wealth, especially when people help me do a few errands $$$ and favors. My son claims that he doesn't even have gas in his car.....Ha! I thought I taught all my kids about PRIORITIES! Before you do anything else, fill up your vehicle with GAS, then pay all your bills, buy some food, etc. If there is no food in the refrigerator, cupboard/ pantry--- there should not be any smokes or beer in the house either!! And opps-- the price of gas and oil is going up, right in time to usher in the NEW YEAR! Woo Woo! I have been laid off and poor a few times in my life too, so I have that understanding and concern for those who are willing to work hard and pay their bills. I know-- one day chicken-- the next day feathers. I suspect that many of my readers and friends grow weary with my prognostications of gloom and doom, harder times coming soon-- this SPRING TIME! Yet many people will take a "wait and see" attitude, sitting on the fence, just continuing their present lifestyle, without any preparations. The Bible talks about the ANT who works hard all Summer, preparing for the Winter season, so he has enough food to eat..... duh. Isn't this basic enough for even the slow learners?
Old Soldier Tom READS the Bible, but also 'feels the pulse' of our Society, and economic woes, and listens to the real financial experts! Pay OFF your plastic, bills, and live on the cheap. Learn how to cook and live frugally. Buy and store dry goods and commodities, and if you truly want some secret advice on how to invest-- contact me personally--- but it's just my 'personal' common sense opinion.
It would be nice to hear directly from more of you, and yes, I mean personal EMAILS.
Some of you guys actually have my phone number too. Please continue to pray for Cpt. Robby Bohnen, SF., Steve Brulport, my son, Andy, and nephew, Steve Schuckman, who are laid off, my dear, legally blind mother in Burlington, WI, Bill Lee, Joe Balanger, and Joe Vander Mollen.
Do well-- stay safe-- and pray often, dear friends.
Warm Regards,
Tom Schuckman
tschuckman@aol.com
Jesus is my Lord and Savior
Are Jesus And Yeshua The Same?
Posted:
I have a friend who came to know Jesus several years ago. Now after getting some information off the internet will only call Jesus "Yashua". He tells me that "Jesus" is a false name with pagan origins and therefore Jesus and Yashua are two different people.
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